named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Junior Girls Volleyball Teams (12U–18U)
Competitive and instructional volleyball programs for girls aged 12 to 18, organized by age group and skill level (Select, Blue, White tiers), including participation in USAV, JVA, and AAU tournaments
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Volleyball Club Programs 2 activities
- Compete in sanctioned volleyball tournamentsRegisters teams for 8–10 tournaments annually between December and May, participating in local and non-local events sanctioned by USAV, JVA, and AAU, including specific competitions such as the Jingle Ball, Upstate Blizzard, Nike Winterfest, Icicle Challenge, Boston National Qualifier, and XLRVA Regionals.
- Operate junior volleyball teams for girls and boysProvides an instructional and competitive environment for junior volleyball players, operating girls' teams from 12U to 18U and adding boys' teams starting in the 2023-24 season. Teams are formed based on player registration and available resources, with practices held twice weekly at community facilities in Saratoga County.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Conduct volleyball tryouts and player development programsHosts annual tryouts for girls' teams at the Ballston Area Community Center, including second-round evaluations for 12U, 13U, and 14U age groups. Offers skill-specific and positional clinics in 4- to 6-week sessions and provides developmental player status with full coaching access at a reduced fee for non-rostered athletes.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Secure sponsorships and manage club fundingAccepts corporate and personal sponsorships, including gold-level sponsorships of $1,500 or more, and uses funds to support court rentals, equipment, insurance, and scholarship programs. Also receives 15% of sales revenue from online merchandise purchases through the team store.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$278K
Contributions & grants$18K7%
Program service revenue$266K96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$305K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$500
Net assets$59K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BONSALL | PRESIDENT | 3 | $10K |
| CHRISTINE CAPASSO | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $4K |
| LAURA NICOLELLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3K |
| SARAH HUNTER | SECRETARY | 1 | $3K |
board members · 5
- CHERYL LYNN — DIRECTOR
- GIA SMITH — DIRECTOR
- JULIE GOULD — DIRECTOR
- MARIA FUDA — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT HAYES — TREASURER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- AAU Network — Participates in tournaments sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union
- AAU Partner — Competes in tournaments associated with AAU
- AAU Partner — Competes in tournaments associated with the Amateur Athletic Union.
- EXCELSIOR EMPIRE REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION Network — Member organization within the regional volleyball association under USAV.
- Excelsior Empire Regional Volleyball Association Network — Member organization competing in regional events under this association
- Excelsior Empire Volleyball Association Network — Member of the XLRVA region of USAV Volleyball
- Excelsior Empire Volleyball Association Partner — Collaborates with XLRVA, formerly Iroquois Empire Volleyball Association, in volleyball programming.
- JVA Network — Participates in tournaments organized by the Junior Volleyball Association
- JVA Partner — Competes in tournaments associated with JVA
- JVA Partner — Competes in tournaments associated with the Junior Volleyball Association.
- Maple Avenue Middle School Partner — Hosts volleyball practices at its facility
- Nike Partner — Participates in tournaments branded as Nike Winterfest and Nike RI Rumble, indicating a partnership or sponsorship relationship with Nike.
- SquadLocker Partner — Partner platform for selling official club merchandise.
- The Lofts at Saratoga Partner — Gold-level sponsor supporting the club for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 seasons.
- USAV Government — Follows USA Volleyball (USAV) age definitions for player eligibility and classification.
- USAV (USA Volleyball) Government — Follows USAV age eligibility rules for player classification and participates in USAV-sanctioned events including the Junior National Championship Tournament.
- USAV VOLLEYBALL Network — Participates in tournaments and programming under USAV Volleyball.
- USAV Volleyball Network — Member organization competing in USAV-sanctioned events
- USAV Volleyball (USAV) Network — Member organization competing in tournaments sanctioned by USAV
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Coaching with Safety Certificationmethodology: experiential-coachingBy employing coaches with high-level playing experience who are SafeSport and IMPACT certified, the club ensures skill development occurs in a safe, credible, and technically sound environment because lived experience combined with formal training enhances coaching effectiveness and athlete trust.
- Holistic Athlete Developmentmethodology: holistic-athlete-developmentBy emphasizing mental toughness, teamwork, and continuous learning, the club builds well-rounded athletes because non-technical attributes like resilience and collaboration are critical to long-term athletic and personal success.
- Instructional and Competitive Developmentmethodology: instructional_and_competitive_developmentBy combining instruction with competitive play, the club develops individual and team volleyball skills in junior players because experiential learning in high-effort environments reinforces technical mastery and teamwork.
- Tiered Competitive Structuremethodology: tiered_competitive_structureBy organizing teams into differentiated tiers (e.g., SELECT, BLUE, WHITE) based on skill and development focus, the club optimizes player growth and engagement because matching athletes to appropriately challenging environments maximizes motivation and performance.